JS Drug Court Case Manager

JS Drug Court Case Manager 

GRADE: 15 FLSA: Non-exempt EFFECTIVE: 01/01/2015 

Position reports directly to the Manager of Probation and participates as part of the Drug Court Team for both the Family Drug Court and Juvenile Drug Court. Manages caseload and provides support for families and juveniles placed in the Drug Court Program. Position is funded by grant. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Main duties and responsibilities include the following: (Other duties may be assigned.) 

• Participates fully as a Drug Court Team Member for both the Family Drug Court and Juvenile Drug Courts. Attends Court reviews when necessary. 

• Schedules and conducts clinical eligibility screenings for potential clients and ensures the completion of all documentation to include consent forms and program contracts. Ensures that the Coordinator receives the completed assessment and other necessary records for review to determine placement in Drug Court. Attends all treatment staffing and ensure that all necessary reports needed for those staffing are made available. 

• Provides support, guidance and encouragement to participating families. Makes referrals when necessary for ancillary services and reporting progress if participants are receiving such services. 

• Maintains treatment charts including regular audits. Ensures that all treatment materials are available for the treatment staff. 

• Drug Screening when requested. 

• Responsible for all aspects of the 8 week diversion program. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and or ability required. 

• Must have a high school diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree in social or behavioral sciences, or knowledge of the juvenile justice system is preferred. 

• One (1) year of counseling, social work, case management, or related experience with the Juvenile Justice System, adolescents and or families is preferred. 

• License, certified or registered addiction or mental health counselors will be strongly considered. If not licensed, certified or registered, applicant must become certified within ninety (90) days of employment. 

• Ability to function at an intermediate level of computer proficiency (email, internet, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database applications.) Microsoft skills test will be administered to qualified applicants. 

• Must have excellent organization and communication skills, both written and verbally. 

• Must have satisfactory work experience, background check and the ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and psychological exam. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will experience physical requirements similar to those associated with a business office environment.